Estate Manager

Full time, perm

Kidderminster

Company Overview:
A well-established industrial and manufacturing organisation with multiple UK sites, delivering complex engineering and manufacturing operations. The company is recognised for its high standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence, providing a secure and efficient working environment for all personnel.

Role Overview:
The Estate Manager will report to the Facilities & Security Manager and will be responsible for managing personnel and service partners to ensure a legally compliant, safe, and secure working environment. The role focuses on team management, operational performance, and delivery of facilities services to meet stakeholder objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the site, services, infrastructure, and buildings are maintained to a high standard to support the health, safety, and well-being of all personnel.

• Ensure the facility meets corporate policies, legislative regulations, and health & safety requirements.

• Manage all aspects of building functions to ensure operational efficiency and functionality.

• Oversee building projects and renovations, including installations, refurbishments, renovations, and new builds.

• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues and manage outcomes effectively.

• Manage in-house teams and service partners, monitoring performance against agreed SLAs.

• Maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships, managing expectations professionally.

• Develop strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs in line with business objectives.

• Lead change initiatives to minimise disruption to core activities.

• Provide guidance and direction to the team, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

• Plan and develop resources to meet site and organisational commitments.

• Train and develop team members to foster a robust and supportive function.

• Undertake additional duties as required to support the efficient operation of the site.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• HNC or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (modern apprenticeship advantageous but not essential).

• Proven facilities management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with CAFM systems.

• Experience managing both Soft and Hard FM service providers.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• IOSH certification.

• Green or Black Belt certification.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, RCA).

• Knowledge of building processes, construction principles, and relevant legislation.

Person Specification:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Project and programme management capabilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer literate.

Applications:
Candidates with a proven track record in industrial facilities management, team leadership, and mechanical/estate operations are encouraged to apply.